WINCOMBE TOWN WIN FINAL

Congratulation to Winchcombe Town FC, after their success in the Cheltenham League Senior Charity Cup on Wednesday 19th April. Winchcombe won the cup for the first time since 2001 when they defeated Smiths Athletic Reserves 1-0 in what could only be described as a disappointing final at Whaddon Road. The winning goal of a game that produced few clear chances was scored by Stock on 20 minutes and Smiths Athletic finished the match with only 9 after two of their players, and one from the dugout were sent off. It was unfortunate that Smith’s couldn’t keep their composure, but after witnessing the genuinely stupid errors and seeming endless bookings for both sides, you can’t blame them entirely. I was only a spectator and we were all frustrated by the poor refereeing. Towards the end of the game whilst playing with only 9 men, Smith’s seemed to be the stronger team and I am convinced that had they kept their cool, they could have taken the game into extra time.

WORLD CHAMPION LANCIA

Mike Hawthorne's car coming to Rotary Classic car Charity Hill climb at Prescott. There are a record number of bookings now for the Charity Hill climb event at the famous Prescott Hill climb near Winchcombe. The bookings for the event on the 14th May is running at an all time high at over 200 cars
but there are still places for people to display their beautiful classic cars for others to enjoy. Spectators will be made welcome to enjoy cars that include Mike Hawthorne's famous world champion Lancia amongst 25 other Lancia’s from 1920 onwards; together with so many other classic cars beautifully restored and loved by their owners. All profits will go to Charities supported by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham Cleeve Vale. The event raised £4,000 last year for Rotary Charities and looks set to increase this amount substantially this year. Owners have the rare opportunity to take their cars up the Hill climb creating a spectacle of motoring history for all to enjoy.

WSA (Winchcombe School Association) SUMMER BALL

This will be held on the school grounds in a marquee on Saturday 10th June 06 from 7pm - till late!! (66 tickets left at the time of writing SO BE QUICK!) Tickets available from senior school at £40.00 per person - which will include Pimms on arrival and a 4 course dinner.  There will be a live band and a disco.  Black tie or posh frocks are optional.  Funds raised will go straight back to the school for equipment much needed for our school children. This is our very first go at a big event and we hope it will be the first of many, so if any readers would like to support our local school, then please get in touch with Winchcombe Senior School as soon as possible, and have some fun and glamour while you help!

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